Hip adduction

Written by Dr Sheila Strover on March 14, 2025

Hip adduction is a hip exercise that should be part of knee rehabilitation.

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Lie supported on your side with the passive leg bent to support you.
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Adduct the active leg and hold for a few seconds, and bring it down again.

The hip adductor muscles

There are several hip adductor muscles that help to stabilise the hip.